ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: down (II) + size (I)
transitive verb
1. : to reduce in size ; especially : to design or produce in smaller size
2. : to fire (employees) for the purpose of downsizing a business
intransitive verb
: to undergo a reduction in size
• down·siz·ing noun